Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S2 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S2 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S2 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic S2
WG-4 GPS | S2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
S2 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 features physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S2 against the WG-4 GPS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Ricoh |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112g (0.25 pounds) | 235g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $109 | $210 |